Men’s Down Jackets

Men’s Down Jackets at Arc’teryx

A down jacket packs a lot of warmth into very little weight. Our down jackets use goose down from 750 to 1000 fill, with Coreloft mapped into the areas where moisture builds up so the loft keeps working when the weather turns damp. Start with the fill power, then choose the cut for the way you will wear it.

What do 750, 850 and 1000 fill power mean in a down jacket?

Fill power measures how much space an ounce of down takes up, so a higher fill power gives a down jacket more loft for the weight. The Cerium Jacket uses 850 fill European white goose down, and the Cerium SV Hoody moves to 1000 fill for severe cold. The Thorium Jacket runs grey goose down in an abrasion-resistant Arato nylon outer, with Down Contour Construction that lets the fill form to the body. Add a hiking jacket over it when the wind picks up.

Which men’s down jacket suits resort days and city winters?

Resort days and city winters call for a different kind of men’s down jacket than a hoody. The Macai Down Jacket has a removable, helmet-compatible DropHood and pit zippers with PowderGuard mesh for lift days, and the Fissile SV Down Jacket also has a detachable powder skirt and a RECCO reflector. In town, the Therme Down Parka runs below the knee with a two-way front zip, while the Conduit Down Jacket keeps a rounded, shorter cut with fitted cuffs. For wet days, compare our waterproof insulated jackets, or try our insulated ski jackets for lift days.

How should I layer a men’s down jacket for hiking?

A men’s down jacket sits in the middle of the stack. The Cerium Jacket has a mid-height collar that seals out drafts and layers easily under a shell, and the Cerium Vest packs into its stuff sack once the sun comes out. Build the stack from the skin out: a base layer, a hiking fleece for steep climbs, the down for rest stops, and a waterproof hiking jacket over the lot when it rains.

Men’s Down Jacket FAQs

Which men’s down jackets pack small?

Among our men’s down jackets, the Cerium Jacket and Cerium Vest both come with a stuff sack, and the Cerium SL Hoody is the ultralight option: 1000 fill grey goose down in a 10D Pertex Quantum outer, with sewn-through construction that saves weight. It is a fitted layer for low-output stops, so it tucks away until the first cold stop.

Which men’s down jacket should I choose?

The Cerium Jacket is the lighter, more technical layer, with 850 fill white goose down in a light Arato nylon outer, listed for climbing, hiking and skiing. The Thorium Jacket uses 750 fill grey goose down in an abrasion-resistant Arato outer, which makes it the heavier of the two, and is listed for trail, travel and commuting.

What is Down Composite Mapping in a men’s down jacket?

It places Coreloft where moisture builds up, which on the Cerium SL Hoody is under the arms, and uses down everywhere else for maximum warmth. Coreloft keeps working when it is damp, so a sweaty climb does not flatten the loft the way it can with down alone. For a fully Coreloft-filled jacket, see our synthetic insulated jackets.

Should I size up in a men’s down jacket?

Only if you plan to wear a thick midlayer underneath. The Cerium Jacket is a trim cut made for layering under an outer layer, while the Thorium, Cerium SV Hoody and Therme Down Parka have a regular fit with room for layers. Check the size chart on the product page if you sit between sizes.